and external carotid artery (ECA). An arteriotomy was made on the ICA bifurcation after clamping of the superior thyroid artery, CCA, ICA, and ECA. After removal of the atherosclerotic plaque (Figures ...

Background Challenging anatomy for carotid artery access can result in a delay to achieve successful recanalization in patients with acute ischemic stroke. Our objective was to study emergent direct ...

while performing angioplasty and stenting procedures involving lesions of the internal carotid artery and/or the bifurcation; the reference diameter of the external carotid artery should be between ...

The hum of the treadmill, the clang of weights, the rhythmic beat of workout music – the gym is a sanctuary for many, a place ...

Not everybody with blockages needs surgical intervention. Guidelines recommend against surgery in people with no symptoms and ...

I have HIV and pulmonary hypertension. I was part of a research study, and a scan found blockages of about 50% in my carotid ...

This article was originally posted Dec. 8, 2014. It has been updated. There are many things in medicine that are merely a matter of preference or style. How to check a patient’s pulse is not one ...